This routine is built around a simple idea: better hip function comes from improving mobility, stability, and control together — not just stretching the hips. The sequence combines standing, floor-based, unilateral, and resistance-band movements, challenging the hips from multiple directions while the trunk has to remain controlled.
A major theme throughout the video is frontal-plane and rotational control. The hips need to control side-to-side movement as well as rotation while the pelvis stays relatively organized. When the pelvis moves excessively during single-leg or asymmetric positions, the body often compensates through the lumbar spine, knee, or foot. Training controlled hip movement can help build awareness of where that motion is actually coming from.
The band work adds another useful layer. Resistance around the legs makes the hip abductors and external rotators work harder to maintain alignment. But the goal isn't simply to “activate” a muscle — it is to teach the body to produce force while maintaining a stable pelvis and controlled joint position. Slow, deliberate repetitions are usually more valuable here than chasing range or speed.
The floor-based movements shift the emphasis toward hip mobility and active control. Moving through different positions teaches the hip to access flexion, rotation, extension, and lateral movement while the surrounding muscles stabilize the joint. This is important because having passive range of motion doesn't automatically mean you can control that range during movement.
The single-leg and asymmetrical positions are especially useful because they expose differences in control between the two sides. Instead of trying to force both hips to move identically, the better objective is to develop strength, coordination, and usable range on each side. Small differences are normal; the bigger concern is whether one side consistently loses balance, pelvic control, or smooth movement.
One important point: a routine like this shouldn't be treated as a universal “hip imbalance fix.” Hip position and movement are influenced by the pelvis, spine, ankle, strength, coordination, training history, and individual anatomy. Use these exercises to explore and improve movement quality, not to assume that every asymmetry represents a structural problem. The best repetitions are the ones you can perform with controlled breathing, stable positioning, and no unnecessary compensation.
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STRONG HIPS. BETTER MOVEMENT.
Strong hips help support stability, balance and better movement — from walking and climbing stairs to training and changing direction.
To know whether you're actually doing mobility training, remember this:
Mobility = Strength × Motor Control × Flexibility
The 90/90 hip switch is one of the best exercises for building hip mobility. I especially like pairing it after a flexibility exercise for the hips.